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Medicare: Problems Affecting HCFA's Ability to Set Appropriate Reimbursement Rates for Medical Equipment and Supplies

HEHS-97-157R Published: Jun 17, 1997. Publicly Released: Jun 26, 1997.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the problems associated with setting appropriate Medicare reimbursement rates for medical equipment and supplies.

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Billing proceduresClaims processingCost controlHealth care programsMedical equipmentMedical expense claimsMedical suppliesMedicareOverpaymentsBeneficiaries